| 释义 |
complimentn. & v.●n. /ˈkɒmplim(ə)nt/ 1a a spoken or written expression of praise 赞美；恭维 b an act or circumstance implying praise 赞美的行为(或情况) their success was a compliment to their efforts 他们的成功是对他们所做出努力的赞美 2 (in pl. 用复数)a formal greetings, esp. as a written accompaniment to a gift etc. (尤指附在礼物等上的正式的)问候，祝贺 with the compliments of the management 经理部敬赠 b praise 赞词 my compliments to the cook 代我向厨师致敬 ●v. tr. /ˈkɒmpliment/ 1 (often foll. by 常后跟 on) congratulate; praise 祝贺，赞美 complimented him on his roses 赞美他的玫瑰花漂亮 2 (often foll. by 常后跟 with) present as a mark of courtesy 赠送…以表示敬意 complimented her with his attention 用全神贯注的听她讲话来表示他的敬意 □ pay a compliment to praise 赞美，恭维 □ return the compliment 1 give a compliment in return for another 回敬别人的问候 2 retaliate or recompense in kind 以牙还牙，一报还一报 [French complimenter from Italian complimento, ultimately from Latin complēre ‘fill up, fulfil’ (the requirements of courtesy)] |